About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level CST Application Engineer based in Tarrytown, TX. This is a cohort-based, full-time graduate rotational program designed for new STEM bachelor’s degree recipients. You will work on customer-facing design services and technical support for advanced electronic design automation (EDA) tools, collaborate with technical experts and sales teams, and rotate through two six-month assignments to build practical skills across multiple EDA domains.

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What You’ll Do

• Provide front-line technical support and application engineering for customers using EDA tools.
• Troubleshoot complex design issues and work with account teams to deliver technical solutions.
• Participate in two six-month rotations with hands-on training across application areas such as digital design/simulation, physical design, analog/layout, package design, and verification/emulation.
• Work with internal engineering, sales, and verification teams to reproduce, isolate, and resolve customer problems.
• Develop scripts or prototype tools using scripting languages to automate tasks and accelerate problem resolution.
• Document findings, best practices, and share knowledge with the cohort and support community.

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Who You Are (Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or another STEM field (required).
• Strong desire to learn EDA tools, semiconductor design flows, and applied design verification practices.
• Familiarity or coursework in digital design, timing, HDLs (Verilog/VHDL), or basic physical design concepts preferred.
• Programming skills in C/C++, Python, or scripting (Perl, Tcl) and comfort using UNIX/Linux.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills; comfortable in customer-facing technical roles.
• Team-oriented, self-motivated, and excited by hands-on, cohort-based learning.

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Program & Career Growth

• Cohort-based one-year program with two six-month rotations to expose you to different CST business areas.
• Structured, hands-on training from experienced application engineers and technical experts.
• Opportunity to transition into a full-time CST role aligned with your interests and business needs after program completion.
• Networking and early-career community events to accelerate professional development.

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Compensation & Benefits

• The source post listed an annual salary range for California: $74,200 to $137,800 (USD). Compensation may vary by location, qualifications, and experience.
• Eligible for incentive compensation, bonus, equity, and standard employee benefits such as paid time off, holidays, 401(k) with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, and medical/dental/vision options.

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Additional Details

• Employment type: Full-time.
• This position is intended for students graduating with a Bachelor’s degree (entry-level).
• Confidential Client participates in E-Verify where required by law. Reasonable accommodations are available during the hiring process.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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